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Theory of Evolution
April 23, 2016 July 22, 2017 By Maqbool Ahmed Mirza Maqbool Mirzabeginning of universe,Darwin theory,Galaxies beginning of life,God Delusions,maqbool ahmed mirza,Richard Dawkins,Sun and Earth,theory of evolution
Theory of evolution is difficult to explain and the available sources to explore the truth of this hypothesis are based on fossils records and somehow on archaeology and other geological sciences. To explore the connection of other stars and far away galaxies with the earth and with the life on earth and consequently with the theory of evolution, we must reach to other stars and galaxies or at least should be able to collect the samples of its material.
The theory of evolution has mainly confined itself with the evolution of life on earth and it has taken up circumstances and situations of the planet, which were conducive for the beginning and growth of life. The elements of natural selection and struggle
for the survival and survival of the fittest have been widely discussed as well.
The beginning of life and its very initial stages can be tactically traced back on earth through various available sources but strategically it's a gigantic plan that have, its roots scattered all along the universe .Even if we take the algorithm between the sun and the earth and focus on its very basic principles, we can derive the known fact of "light" as the very crucial and inevitable element for the existence of life on earth. The other factors like gravitational forces and harmony between the electromagnetic fields of earth and sun are equally and not partially responsible for the reasons of life on planet.
While reading through the supporters of Darwin and especially the evolutionist and renowned atheist like Richard Dawkins, we always feel the reasoning, contradictory to their opinion and anything against evolution would be lacking in rationality. The facts those have been collected since many decades and the biological facts based on botany and zoology are healthier evidence to prove the evolution but are not very convincing about the beginning of life. Also the missing link between the animals and their transformation into an entirely rationale and intelligent being is the mystery unresolved .Similarly the beginning of human kind is also an unresolved riddle.
Talking about the grand design, where all the elements are placed in an immaculate manner to support the presence of life on a tiny planet Earth in the whole scheme of galaxies and universes is also a greatest unknown fact for human beings. We also have to assume that life is nowhere or maybe somewhere unknown in other remote universes, but not at least in the nearest planets in our galaxy. The modern theoretical physics, besides telling us a lot about gravitation and laws of motions and about many laws of nature, it has also enlightened us about the same laws applicable at least in our galaxy. The chemical compositions and physical structures of all other planets in our galaxy do not support any kind of life. The Geo location of Sun,( which is a tiny star in whole composition of Universe) is also not supporting the existence of life on its other planets.
The setting if I use the word , coding behind the software of Universe is planned in a manner to support the life on planet earth and all the galaxies in all universes are seems to be regulated in a manner to just ensure the life to go on , on planet earth . Even in our modern day cosmological findings and evidences based on laws of nature and through the theoretical physics we claim that there is no absolute time and no absolute space. The fact known and unknown to us doesn't give any indication about the beginning of the Universe and about its end as well. The question remains, with all due respect to Mr. Richard Dawkins and his articulate work of God delusions, what we are? And where we came from ?
Written by : Maqbool Ahmed Mirza
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Reading The Rite was an interesting experience for me since as young as I can recall I've gone to church, so the concept of Lucifer and demons is far from new to me. While reading this e book by Matt Baglio the resounding question that crept into my head was that which was his purpose for writing this reserve? A couple of enough videos out there satiate people's hunger for exorcisms, I didn't think anything new would come of it, but as I read I realized that Baglio's point of view was no normal approach. AFTER I read of his bill about studying exorcisms I used to be surprised to listen to that there was a University course to textbook study the knowledge which really captured my interest. After doing some research myself I found that there was a dependence on Exorcists, and in America alone there should be 200, but we have only 50 in America, so the Vatican created a course for individuals interested to be Exorcists. I came up to learn that Baglio's purpose for writing The Rite was to write the reality about Exorcisms and give a precise representation about them because the multimedia has embellished exorcisms. As I read about Father Gary Thomas' under goings I found that exorcisms often aren't achieved and finished in one fell swoop. Hollywood has put people under the impression an exorcism is a onetime event that frees the individual from a demon in some dramatic and climatic fashion, but that is not how it operates. The afflicted individual undergoes numerous exorcisms, leading to non permanent liberations which eventually can cause a demon to flee. Present day that is a screening process that happens before someone is exorcised with psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists included because the Chapel has come to realize that many of individuals are emotionally afflicted and need help. Another reason Baglio had written The Rite is to mention the thought of personal responsibility and exactly how it is up to us to help make the right choices inside our lives. He tries to convey to us the reader that we're in control, the free will that we possess, and how we cannot ignore this idea of wicked because evil is real so we can not simply dismiss it. Yet don't allow the fear of wicked consume you and be obsessed because of it.
Which causes Baglio's thesis in the Rite which is to diminish fear also to speak about exorcisms in ways that individuals could put the idea of bad into a theological context. The reader learns throughout the booklet that demons often exhibit similar action when manifesting. Yet sometimes behaviors are unexpected. That's where the array of experiences among the exorcists is particularly useful when expanding the Church's and individual's knowledge of the subject subject. Baglio didn't want to over-dramatize anything and give an accurate account. When reading The Rite, I found that supernatural occurrences happen during exorcisms but that is not a common occurrence and through the writing from the Rite Dad Gary did not see it himself but other exorcists have like stuff flying across rooms, speaking is other tongues, and the afflicted throwing up things that then liquefy. On one occasion Baglio describes the disparity of experience by differing people present at the same exorcism, "Through the exorcism, Dad Gary possessed the overwhelming discomfort that the area was suffocatingly hot, as the priest from Indianapolis smelled an awful 'over-powering' stench, " (site 149). It's details such as these that Baglio wanted to present to the audience to give an accurate account to create the reality, but keep it in a theological context while not over-dramatizing the occurrences while still preserving objectivity. As you reads The Rite it's clear that Baglio is a significant journalist as he examines what popular culture can take as fact and corrects myths. Aswell, he extensively examines many of the questions that eventually any logical person when confronted with the thought of demons and possession in modern times. To the end, he interviews psychologist, doctors, and other specialists for information. All of this is informed without ever inserting himself in to the book that allows the focus to remain on the subject and on Dad Gary, whose journey yielded spiritual growth in a number of ways. That's what Baglio is trying to mention.
One of the main observations I made while reading The Rite is the idea of trying to be a good person which Baglio conveys relies heavily on the options you make as an individual. Baglio's accounting of the info from classes portions to a short catechism of Chapel teachings about anything to do with this subject including among other activities angels, free will, God's electric power, and human health conditions. As the priest, Father Gary learns that certain must be understanding and forgiving. "While it's theoretically true that any priest can perform an exorcism, not every priest should. Guide thirteen of the Ritual areas that the bishop can only just nominate a priest who is 'recognized in piety, learning, prudence, and integrity of life. ' Furthermore, 'The priest  should perform this work of charity confidently and humbly under the advice of the Ordinary, " (page 72). We as the audience get a look into the mind and teachings associated with an exorcist and although an Exorcist is capable of doing exorcisms as they please, they learn just how sacred and important considering such an action can be, plus they must remain humble and knowledge of a predicament before they progress and perform the exorcism. Another observation I made while reading The Rite is how Baglio moves about to reveal the truth about Exorcisms. The Rite helps us realize precisely how carefully our popular notions of exorcism have been designed via cinema and fiction. Exorcisms often aren't achieved in one fell swoop. Instead, the process may take many years of repeated encounters and prayers and this surprises some, "'People hardly understand what we do, ' says Father Gramolazzo. 'People come to see us looking to be healed immediately.  Instead, as Father Gramolazzo clarifies, exorcism is more comparable to a trip, with the exorcist performing as a kind of 'religious director' helping the sufferer to 'rediscover the sophistication of God' through prayer and the sacraments  Getting people to see it this way is not necessarily possible for the exorcist. 'About half the challenge is to change their whole purpose so they don't see it in the light to getting rid of a challenge, but see it in the light to be more fully transformed or being turned by any means, " says English exorcist Daddy Jeremy Davies, " (site 167). Baglio's work examines pop-culture misconceptions-about exorcism, demons, the cathedral and more-by countering them with probing questions to psychologists, doctors, and other specialists; and the concentrate remains well-centered on Daddy Thomas, and the religious growth that the priest has experienced in his voyage. The third observation I made is the fact that a person or exorcist is still unsure rather than one hundred percent persuaded about everything developing throughout The Rite; that the uncertainty and skepticism still is out there. While reading, we can observe that in Daddy Gary Thomas, and how there is still a lot of secret about the problem; how suspicion develops about the people who are one hundred percent certain about the exorcisms. The exorcists are just like a guy and they pray what God is doing is real nonetheless they just rely on beliefs and leave it to God.
This book pertains to Anthropology 55 in many ways. As we researched earlier there is absolutely no even anthropological theory of faith and Baglio claims that the concept of demons, exorcisms, and the afterlife date back again to the dawn of the time. This idea is not new and is applicable across all faiths. This plays a factor as to why there can't be a uniformed anthropological theory of religion. Aswell everything we see and touch, feel and experience is only one way. There can be an unknown but we cannot reach it or route it. That is where exorcisms come into play, and studying that can help anthropologist better understand religion. The exorcist serves as a medium, the center point to help exorcise the demons which we cannot route or sense. Learning exorcists and exorcisms can help anthropologist better understand the concept of faith because the analysis of exorcism is not really a research but also plays heavily on beliefs, so that it is not at all something everyone can learn. Exorcisms can be defined as rituals and why we practice rituals can be employed as to the reasons people study and practice exorcising. If they feel they have tempted fate, to diminish negative thoughts, and bring about a sense of tranquility and comfort. Rituals are beneficial for supporting us feel a sense of calmness and familiarity in a world where we can feel very unfamiliar with and have a hard time preserving our sense of calmness. Since exorcisms can be called a ritual since rituals and exorcisms discuss many qualities they can connect back to anthropology.
The Rite helped me better understand the idea of demons and other worldly supernatural phenomena. I take advantage of to be always a Christian anticipated to my parents while i was younger however when I came old and could make my own decisions about my life I questioned a lot of Church's teachings. Reading Baglio's publication offered a much-appreciated understanding into the life of the Exorcist because I doubted that that which was portrayed in film was what occurred in true to life, way more I thought that the concept of exorcising was an old-world practice and wasn't trained and performed today. Unlike what I believed reading Baglio's reserve showed me often.
Baglio, Matt. The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist. New York: Image, 2010. Print out.
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I have reviewed some old advertising, and even the architecture of some of the models were designed to encourage socializing from your front balcony or front porch or patio. And with new families moving in, the city needed schools. Properly selecting a site for a school is a challenge, but it seems the city got it right in most cases. Access to and from via car or bus is relatively easy, and pedestrian access between homes at most school sites is particularly helpful for the students.
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As a real estate agent, I get to meet all kinds of folks. I enjoy speaking to and helping long-time Mission Viejo residents. They usually have great stories to tell, and it is gratifying to assist them in selling their home. Then there are folks who may be new to Misssion Viejo; I like telling my buyer clients about Misssion Viejo and all it has to offer.
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Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase Less Than 1%
March 1, 2016 • Mike Antich • Bookmark +
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Overall, passenger car maintenance costs per unit increased less than 1 percent in calendar-year 2015. These costs include unscheduled repair services, preventive maintenance (PM), tires, and replacement rentals.
In particular, there were five fleet car maintenance trends that were the primary influencers of maintenance costs in calendar-year 2015, which are identified by Chad Christensen, strategic consultant, and Frank Stracke, case manager, managed maintenance, both of whom work for Element:
Inconsistent tire size labeling, which has resulted in under-load tires being installed.
Smaller, higher output turbocharged engines, which haven't resulted in increased repair costs.
Continued adoption of lower viscosity motor oils and variation between vehicle models.
Recurring repair issues with an OEM, often resulting in more downtime, parts delays, and rental costs. The trend was prevalent across a single vehicle model, but differed by engine type. Analytics revealed these trends for OEM escalation.
Parts delays due to non-preventive maintenance repairs and re-engineered parts, creating driver frustration and rental delays.
● Vehicle-build quality continues to remain high, which is helping to
stabilize maintenance costs.
● Labor rates increased in 2015.
● Continued adoption of lower viscosity motor oils.
● Parts delays due to non-preventive
maintenance repairs and re-engineered parts.
● Inconsistent tire size labeling which has resulted in under-load tires being installed.
These were some of the key findings of AF's 21st annual fleet passenger car maintenance study conducted exclusively by Element, a fleet management business headquartered in Sparks, Md., and Eden Prairie, Minn. The study was based on actual maintenance expenses incurred by 37,627 passenger cars during calendar-year 2015. This three-part report examines the survey results in separate articles focusing on overall car maintenance trends, extended service intervals, and passenger car replacement tires.
Costs Up Slightly in CY-2015
Overall, fleet car maintenance costs per mile for the 2015 calendar-year were up slightly compared to those in the 2014-CY.
One reason for the slight increase was that labor rates increased in 2015, a continuation of a similar trajectory from 2014. But, the forecast is for labor rates to remain flat in calendar-year 2016.
"We have seen repair-provider labor rates increase across the board from national accounts to independents to dealerships. We expect 2016 labor rates to remain flat in metropolitan areas after the 2015 increases," said Stracke.
While overall vehicle quality continues to be high, there were several popular fleet vehicles that experienced greater-than-normal maintenance issues. "Several new-model introductions have had early service repair issues, making it challenging for shops to diagnose and required escalation directly to the OEM engineers," added Stracke.
Source: Element
Maintenance Cost Analysis
Vehicle-build quality continues to be high, but several key maintenance areas witnessed cost increases in 2015. "For instance, we have seen significant cost increases with replacement windshields because of collision avoidance and other embedded glass technology," said Stracke.
This observation was echoed by Christensen. "The cost of outside mirror replacements has increased due to the integration of collision avoidance technology into the mirrors," he said.
Other findings identified transmission issues that influenced 2015 maintenance costs, such as OEM-specific fluid replacement requirements. "For instance, transmission failures have occurred in CVT transmissions when not using transmission fluid specifically for CVT-type transmissions. Some non-OEM repair providers have struggled with these new requirements," said Stracke.
Roadside Assistance Trends
The top five roadside assistance trends were identified by Jason Jones, specialty vehicle manager for Road America. They are:
Towing.
Tire change.
Lockout.
Fuel/fluid delivery.
Here are four recommendations from Jones on how fleet drivers can help minimize roadside incidents:
Have drivers adhere to a routine preventive maintenance program.
Conduct pre- and post-trip driver inspections to visually inspect belts, hoses, battery(s), and the undercarriage of the vehicle for any leaks.
Perform a daily check of tire pressure and fluid levels.
Have drivers report any vehicle drivability issue immediately to the appropriate department.
Fleet managers must instruct drivers to keep roadside assistance and accident policy in the vehicle at all times. One way to expedite roadside assistance is for fleet drivers to have the following information ready to give to the dispatcher when calling for assistance:
Type of service needed.
Exact location of the vehicle.
Year, make, model, and color of vehicle.
Vehicle weight and whether it is loaded or unloaded.
Any modifications to the vehicle, such as utility bed, box truck, etc.
Any safety concerns related to the location of vehicle.
Roadside assistance or accident policy number.
If a vehicle is disabled on the side of the highway, Jones recommends that the fleet driver pulls the vehicle to the right shoulder, as far away from traffic as safely possible. Once the vehicle is safely stopped, turn on the hazard lights and set the parking brake. At this time, a driver can call the dedicated roadside assistance phone number.
Until assistance arrives, the driver should stay in the vehicle at all times. If the driver must get out of the vehicle, instruct him or her to exit only from the passenger side of the vehicle. Do not stand by the roadway.
An ongoing issue is the continuation of parts shortages experienced in prior years, which has lengthened turnaround time as vehicles sit idle waiting for replacement parts to arrive. "Back-ordered parts continue to be an issue, creating repair cycle delays, rental costs, and driver inconvenience," said Christensen.
Similarly, the ongoing technician shortage continues to impact vehicle downtime. "The lack of specialty trained repair technicians has posed problems resolving drivability and complex diagnostic repairs," added Christensen.
Technology Enhancements Increase Windhshield Costs
Vehicle glass replacement costs are increasing as more technology, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are being incorporated into windshields.
The windshield is a critical safety component of a vehicle, protecting passengers in the event of a rollover and aiding in proper airbag deployment.
What has changed in recent years is that windshields are becoming more integrated with the rest of the vehicle, incorporating features designed to aid with safety, comfort, and style.
Some examples of windshield enhancements and connectivity to other features are offered by Mark Klein, strategic account manager for Safelite AutoGlass.
"One important development has been the integration of adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning into windshields. These – and many similar features – fit into the category of advanced driver assistance systems, a growing trend among automakers to increase safety and assist the driver," said Klein. "This technology uses a combination of sensors, such as radar and LIDAR, and cameras to create a 'circle of safety' around the vehicle. Because the ADAS systems are often located at the upper, inner surface of the windshield, many automakers state that the camera systems must be recalibrated after a windshield replacement."
How common is the need for recalibration? At Safelite AutoGlass, windshields requiring a recalibration make up a little less than 5 percent of the windshields it replaces. "But, this number has grown significantly, though, from 0.05 percent in 2009, to 0.54 percent in 2013, to nearly 4 percent in 2015. According to Specialty Analytics, the ADAS market is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 23 percent. This means nearly 10 percent of vehicles may require recalibration by 2019 and 90 percent by 2029," said Klein. "As the percentage of vehicles using ADAS technology increases, the need for recalibration will make a significant impact on vehicle glass service and pricing."
Some leading glass companies have begun alerting customers whose vehicle may require recalibration. "Still, it's a good idea to ask when scheduling service or when the technician arrives to do the work. Some car dealerships have the equipment required to conduct a recalibration, while some vehicle glass companies are beginning to implement recalibration services for convenient, one-stop shopping," said Klein.
ADAS windshields cost substantially more than their predecessors. Not only is there a cost associated with recalibrations, but the actual windshields cost more to manufacture due to their complexity. "Auto insurers typically view the recalibration as a part of the windshield replacement claim," said Klein.
Windshield recycling makes windshield replacement a more sustainable solution. "Because windshields are constructed of two pieces of glass and a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer for safety, it is difficult to separate and recycle all of the components. While some companies have recycled only the glass portions for years, a handful are now recycling the PVB. Products made from recycled windshields include fiberglass insulation, carpet backing, and paint. When choosing a glass shop, it's important to ask if the company recycles the entire windshield," said Klein.
Maintenance Cost Forecast
The forecast is that fleet car maintenance expenses will increase in 2016.
"We expect maintenance expenses to rise 2 to 3 percent, driven by parts prices, continued shop technician shortages, and new-model OEM-only parts availability issues," said Christensen.
Top 5 Maintenance Trends for Medium-Duty Truck Fleets
The top five maintenance trends for medium-duty and light-duty truck fleets are identified by Frank Stracke, case manager, managed maintenance for Element. They are:
DEF (diesel exhaust fluid)-related repair failures. One of the challenges is getting drivers to understand DEF service requirements.
Fleets exploring retread tires as a cost-savings measure.
DOT and state regulatory changes, such as the BIT (biennial inspection of terminals) inspection in California.
Implementation of cost-savings initiatives involving repair vendor selection and choosing different tire brands.
Implementation of pre-trip inspection rigor to reduce future unscheduled maintenance issues.
Top 5 Maintenance Trends for Light-Duty Truck Fleets
The top five maintenance trends for fleets operating light-duty trucks are cited by
Frank Stracke, case manager, managed maintenance for Element:
Constraints in new-model replacement tire availability.
Diesel DEF issues and the need for ongoing driver education.
Back-ordered parts that may be available only at dealers.
Shortage of trained drivers that understand all the regulations and correct truck operation.
Requests for non-standard OEM replacement tires due to geographic off-road terrain, which may create safety issues.
Editor's note: This article is part of a three-part package dealing with fleet maintenance costs in 2015. Read related articles covering oil service costs and tire costs.
Related: Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs Decrease in CY-2015
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Devices And Device Groups > Manage Devices > Assign Configuration Profiles To Selected Devices
Click 'Devices' > 'Device List' > 'Device Management' > select a device > Click 'Manage Profiles'
The 'Device Management' interface lets you view the configuration profiles in effect on selected devices. You can also apply new configuration profiles or remove profiles.
Profiles applied from this interface will be added to any existing profiles on the device (such as profiles from a device group or user group).
If the settings in a profile clash with those in another profile, Endpoint Manager follows the 'Most Restrictive' policy. For example, if a profile allows the use of the camera and another restricts its use, the device will not be able to use the camera.
See Create Configuration Profiles for more details on profiles.
Manage profiles applied to a device
Select the device you want to manage and click 'Manage Profiles' from the options at the top
Alternatively, click the name of the device to be managed to open its 'Device Details' interface and choose 'Manage Profiles' from the options at the top
The list of profiles currently active on the device will be displayed.
Manage Profiles - Column Descriptions
Indicates the operating system of the device.
The profile label.
Click the name of a profile to open the 'Edit Profile' interface.
See Edit Configuration Profiles for more details.
The admin who added the profile.
Click the name to open the user information interface of the admin.
See View the Details of a User for more details.
Note: Device group and user group profiles applied to the device will not be shown here. Profiles applied to a device through different channels can be viewed from the respective 'Device Details' interface. See View and Manage Profiles Associated with a Device for more details.
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Feast and Ancient Greek Dance: Live texts and Key Symbols
Author: Sotirios Bekakos (Department of Philosophy – National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)
Speaker: Sotirios Bekakos
Topic: Anthropological Linguistics
The (SCOPUS / ISI) SOAS GLOCAL COMELA 2021 General Session
Feasts and ancient Greek dance are two key elements of the ancient world that can be studied in an anthropological perspective. These two elements are strictly connected in the ancient Greek culture. In previous studies, I tried to focus on the dialectal elements of feast in Southern Italian romance and Greek dialects, to illustrate the persistence of the feast as linguistic and cultural elements that symbolize the memory of a community (Bekakos 2009: 29 – 51). In this paper, feasts and ancient Greek dance are discussed as linguistic, social, and cultural phenomena. The term feast with the main terms of ancient Greek dance are illustrated and studied with the use of 'deep play' and 'thick description'. Thick description is a term proposed by Clifford Geertz (1926 – 2006) in The Interpretation of Cultures (1973) but comes from the work of the philosopher of language Gilbert Ryle (1900 – 1976). The term refers to an ethnographic method that privileges sensitivity to detail and the multiple significations that an activity, event, or symbol may bear. The principle is to record, in detail, the immediate context of the phenomenon observed to extract the meanings, feelings, and world views that shape and inform social life. The term 'deep play' is adapted by Geertz from the writings of Jeremy Bentham in The Theory of Legislation (1802). It is a practice that enriches culture, symbolizing 'the dramatization of status concerns' and creates significant meaning. Thus, the context is the feast and dance is a phenomenon that uses emotions for cognitive purposes. To illustrate the interpretative challenges posed by this way of understanding the relationship between context and text, two Athenian examples can be considered, under the light of linguistic anthropology and anthropology of the ancient world, an inscription from the Athenian Agora (Inv. no 7484), where the ephebes are praised for their participation in the Aianteia feast of Salamina, and a dithyrambus of Pindar (fr. 75 Snell – Maehler)
Keywords: Feast, Ancient Greek Dance, Symbol, Text


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I shot this fun Indian wedding in Queens with Ayesha Ahmad last year, just after returning from Asia. M and S had a colorful wedding at the temple, followed by a laidback reception. I loved all the details and rituals here!
I'm terribly behind on sharing my travel photos on this blog! I'm only halfway through posting about my Asia trip from nearly 2 years ago – not to mention my travels since then through Canada, the US, Colombia, Iceland, and Australia.
If you're into travel photography, I highly recommend you check out my travel blog, Frugal Frolicker – which I update much more regularly these days. You can also follow me on instagram for real time photo updates!
In the meantime, here's a batch of images I took in Cambodia, from April 24 – May 8, 2013. I was without my Canon 5d Mark III for 6 weeks while it was getting repaired in Bangkok, so all of these photos were taken with a small point-and-shoot camera. While I traveled from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, I focused more on documenting the beautiful sights nearby at the Angkor temples and the island of Koh Rong.
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Last year I did a double couples shoot in NYC with Ianis & Jose Luis and Maria & Fer. They all flew up from Mexico to vacation and celebrate Christmas in NYC. I was honored that they wanted to spend part of their holiday taking pictures around the city with me. From Brooklyn to Central Park, we had a great time hopping around this fantastic city.
I had such a blast shooting Colby and Dan's NYC elopement. For starters, we set a new record for fastest-ever city hall wedding. In and out in just 30 minutes on a Friday? HOW?!! Yup, I'm still not over it.
And it only got better from there. With all that extra time we had, we hopped on the subway and headed uptown to Central Park, which is just about the best place to be in New York during fall. I had these two cozy up on a bridge, on a bench, by the fountain, on stairs, and on some massive rocks – it didn't matter where they were, they totally rocked every location.
Even though I'm a Cornell grad, I loved getting to shoot inside of the Yale Club in NYC. Admittedly I've never been to the city's Cornell Club (hey, I never said I had a whole lot of school pride!), but if it's anything like the Yale Club – WHAT AM I WAITING FOR?!
K & N are ivy league grads who adored their schools – N went to Yale, while K attended Harvard. They got ready in the club hotel, then exchanged vows downstairs in the ballroom. We hopped onto the roof for a few quick photos before it started to rain and man, I still maintain that there's nothing like a view of New York City from above. So beautiful up there!
Thanks to Kelly Prizel for inviting me along to shoot this wedding!


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BrdU-positive cells in the neonatal mouse hippocampus following hypoxic-ischemic brain injury
Author(s): Bartley John | Soltau Thomas | Wimborne Hereward | Kim Sunjun | Martin-Studdard Angeline | Hess David | Hill William | Waller Jennifer | Carroll James
Abstract Background Mechanisms that affect recovery from fetal and neonatal hypoxic-ischemic (H-I) brain injury have not been fully elucidated. The incidence of intrapartum asphyxia is approximately 2.5%, but the occurrence of adverse clinical outcome is much lower. One of the factors which may account for this relatively good outcome is the process of neurogenesis, which has been described in adult animals. We used a neonatal mouse model to assess new cells in the hippocampus after H-I injury. Results Neonatal mice underwent permanent unilateral carotid ligation on the seventh postnatal day followed by exposure to 8% hypoxia for 75 minutes. The presence of new cells was determined by bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation into cells with sacrifice of the animals at intervals. Brain sections were stained for BrdU in combination with neuronal, glial, endothelial and microglial stains. We found a significant increase in BrdU-positive cells in the neonatal mouse hippocampus in the injured area compared to the non-injured area, most prominent in the dentate gyrus (DG) (154.5 ± 59.6 v. 92.9 ± 32.7 at 3 days after injury; 68.9 ± 23.4 v. 52.4 ± 17.1 at 35 days after injury, p < 0.0011). Among the cells which showed differentiation, those which were stained as either microglial or endothelial cells showed a peak increase at three days after the injury in the DG, injured versus non-injured side (30.5 ± 17.8 v. 2.7 ± 2.6, p < 0.0002). As in the adult animal, neurogenesis was significantly increased in the DG with injury (15.0 ± 4.6 v. 5.2 ± 1.6 at 35 days after injury, p < 0.0002), and this increase was subsequent to the appearance of the other dividing cells. Numbers of new oligodendrocytes were significantly higher in the DG on the non-injured side (7.0 ± 24.2 v. 0.1 ± 0.3, p < 0.0002), suggesting that oligodendrocyte synthesis was reduced in the injured hippocampus. Conclusion These findings demonstrate that the neonatal animal responds to brain injury with neurogenesis, much like the adult animal. In addition, H-I insult leads to more neurogenesis than hypoxia alone. This process may play a role in the recovery of the neonatal animal from H-I insult, and if so, enhancement of the process may improve recovery.


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Review: Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors
With We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic, Foxygen is a breath of fresh air, reviving a vintage style of songwriting in a new and creative fashion.
words byADAM OFFITZER
"Shuggie"
"No Destruction"
It's become an increasingly familiar ritual – an annual two-week stretch in December when every music fan scrolls through endless lists, write-ups, and Spotify playlists of the year's best albums, playing catch-up with the records they missed or never got around to. At first it's fun, but at some point it becomes a daunting task to replay the alt-J album as many times possible until it finally grows on you.
Fortunately, We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic can give us all reason to stop catching up with last year's music and focus on the here and now of 2013. Ironically, the duo takes us into the present by crafting a sound from decades in the past.
While bands with a "retro" sound have been a dime a dozen in the past few years, Foxygen can certainly be added to the list of those who have done it right (Cults, Tame Impala, Dr. Dog), providing their own unique spin on the bluesy, raw sounds of The Velvet Underground, The Band, and countless other inspirations without trying too hard.
At least they don't seem like they're trying too hard. The album's nine tracks breeze by with an understated swagger and carefree vibe. Lead vocalist Sam France exemplifies this rebellious confidence, commanding each track with his warbling, quietly soulful vocals. France does have a strong natural singing voice, but often times he chooses to talk-sing, channeling his inner Lou Reed (especially on "No Destruction," which at times sounds like an alternate cut of the Velvet Underground's "Rock and Roll").
Old-school guitars and easygoing, driving drum rhythms maintain the retro tone established by France's vocals, all adding up to make Foxygen's record a nice little blast from the past. But the album is far more than that – 21st Century Ambassadors is elevated with the help of Jonathan Rado's keyboard and Richard Swift's production.
While each track would certainly work as a straight-up guitar-rocker, it's Rado's gentle piano chords that truly make them complete. Light, bluesy keys drive the music along throughout the record, from the phenomenal opening track "In The Darkness," to the unexpected switch-flipping tempo changes of "On Blue Mountain" and "Shuggie."
The added dimension of the piano is matched with truly inspired production throughout, as bells, horns, strings and handclaps pop up all over the record, whenever they're welcome. These added quirks and flourishes never feel overbearing or cutesy – rather, they keep the sound positive and the music consistently interesting by balancing the old-timey feel with a modern array of sounds.
Foxygen's charm wears off just a bit by the last two songs, which don't quite meet the others in the accessibility department. On the title track, France wears his influences too heavily on his sleeve, stuttering and screaming in a manner that will appeal only to those who miss old-school punk-rock the most. Album closer "Oh No 2" shows the band trying its hand at experimental, psychedelic stuff and only slightly succeeding.
The song is saved, however, by a piano-and-vocals finale that calls to mind Abbey Road's famous conclusion. Even the last lyrics mimic McCartney, as France sings in an airy falsetto: ""If you believe in love, everything you see is love."
Nostalgia rock can be tiring, as certain sounds become trendy for short periods of time, only to go away as quickly as they came (lo-fi surf-rock comes to mind). But with We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic, Foxygen is a breath of fresh air, reviving a vintage style of songwriting in a new and creative fashion. [B+]
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Yes, your apartment concierge can get you into an exclusive rooftop club, but did you know they can hire a professional sommelier to help you start your own wine collection, too?
The everyday demands of being a New Yorker can be stressful. It can be hard to get your chores done when you work long hours and have a busy life. But there are lots of ways to lighten your load, like getting your groceries and pretty much everything else delivered—and enlisting a concierge, a common amenity in many NYC apartment buildings.
Typically, apartment building concierges can sign for packages, coordinate pick up and delivery of laundry, summon maintenance, and get you into restaurants and clubs. However in NYC, as luxury buildings compete for buyers and renters, having a concierge that offers next-level services are another way buildings woo you. These extreme concierges, if you will, offer a surprising array of real estate-related services, such as overseeing your renovation project, helping you move in and even planning your vacation.
"People need help. We're the cool friend or the person that's lived in the neighborhood forever and knows all the cool places to go," Fazio adds.
Keep reading to see the innovative—and somewhat surprising—ways New Yorkers rely on their concierge.
A concierge can perform some of the functions of a property manager. In Gotham buildings, for example, LIVunLtd assists with the move-in process, coordinating designers and painters and even help organize a home-entertainment system, Fazio says.
When Gail Kresge, president of lifestyle-management service Your Concierge NYC spoke with Brick Underground, she was on her way to oversee a gut renovation on a city-based client's upstate home in Nyack.
"I handled hiring a general contractor, monitor all the construction, ordered furniture, and am meeting with the general contactor and plumber to make sure they're set with the vanities and tiles," she says.
For another client, she manages household staff and the books for the client's nonprofit.
Vacation planning is one of the most-requested services by Gotham residents. Staff help brainstorm trips, books flights, hotels, and car rentals, and create itineraries. Want an apple-picking day trip upstate? They'll set that up, too. They've also arranged a private sailing charter in Indonesia and a silent wellness retreat.
Residents of 111 Murray in Tribeca receive a discount on Blue Star Jets memberships, which ranges from $30,000 to $300,000, for access to a personal flight director, who can book custom travel arrangements in as little as four hours, says Michael Holt, an agent at Halstead. "Think a helicopter ride to Hamptons or a flight to Shanghai."
Your Concierge NYC also books private travel for its members, who pay between $70-$100 per hour depending on their package, and once chartered a plane for a family who were picking up a dog in Arkansas.
New Yorkers often use their concierge to set up walkers, sitters, groomers, and other pet-care specialists. For example, LIVunLtd found a behavioral therapist to help a Gotham resident's dog overcome separation anxiety and a trainer to teach a New Yorker's cat to use the toilet instead of a litter box.
Some building's concierge services will help you plan a party and hire staff. Kresge recently organized a sit-down dinner for 55 in a member's Chelsea loft, renting musical equipment, hiring the chef, and taking care of all the supplies. Her company also provides wedding planning services.
A concierge can be your personal assistant, buying, wrapping, and shipping presents, and shopping for the items you need. For one would-be wine collector at Gotham, it meant retaining a professional sommelier to help create a buying plan.
At the Excelsior on East 57th Street, some concierges serve meals to owners when they are ill, run to the post office or babysit, says Elayne Reimer, an agent at Halstead.
One Blue Slip in Greenpoint is one of several buildings across the five boroughs that offer residents free memberships to Hello Alfred, a tech-based concierge service. Members are assigned a personal home manager, called an Alfred, and make requests via the company's app.
"Our Alfred home managers are equipped to handle any kind of resident request," says Sarah Thaler, northeast regional manager. Alfreds can stock your fridge, put your laundry away, and clean your apartment. They take requests, too.
"Have we put seven sets of fitted sheets on a bed so one could be pulled off each day, ensuring clean sheets every night, or taken photos of a member's houseplant while they were traveling?" asks Thaler.
Yes, incredible as it sounds, they have.


So it's nice to come across some recent mainstream writings that do a nice job of advancing the opposite — and truer — understanding, which is that ideas really are real. For a non-mainstream look at the same idea, I invite you to Google various combinations of "daimonic reality," "imaginal realm," "henri corbin," "carl jung," "psychic objectivity," and related terms.
To my mind the [claim that it's a philosophical error to attribute real cultural influence to ideas] contain[s] a philosophical error of its own. This [is] materialism, the crudest of doctrines: the belief that human nature can be reduced to a single element, which is material force or interest. Whole schools of thought stand on the materialist assumption, and anyone can see why. A glance at today's news or at random periods of the past ought to show that economic and other concrete factors normally do play a decisive role in driving world events. Still, if you allow your glance to linger awhile, you might notice that other factors sometimes figure in as well. Now and then, people act on their beliefs. Sometimes beliefs change.
A second glance might reveal still another reality. You might notice that, once in a blue moon, people's beliefs tilt against their material interests, and they act on those beliefs even so. A third glance might reveal something more remarkable still. You might notice that, every few hundred years, some extraordinary person introduces a new idea or doctrine into the world, and the new idea somehow swells into a gigantic force of its own, without any obvious connection to material factors, and the world changes shape. These are outbreaks of the unpredictable. The outbreaks demonstrate that, for all the power and influence of material forces, the history of ideas has an autonomous life of its own, sometimes with the hugest of consequences.
The rise of Christianity — to cite a non-trivial example — does not lend itself to any obvious material explanations … I think that, in the cases of Christianity and Islam alike, you have to recognize the independent force of the founding figure and his personality and doctrine — which is to say, the power of an idea.
Jacques Monod, the Parisian biologist who shared a Nobel Prize in 1965 for working out the role of messenger RNA in the transfer of genetic information, proposed an analogy: just as the biosphere stands above the world of nonliving matter, so an "abstract kingdom" rises above the biosphere. The denizens of this kingdom? Ideas. "Ideas have retained some of the properties of organisms," he wrote. "Like them, they tend to perpetuate their structure and to breed; they too can fuse, recombine, segregate their content; indeed they too can evolve, and in this evolution selection must surely play an important role." Ideas have "spreading power," he noted—"infectivity, as it were"—and some more than others. An example of an infectious idea might be a religious ideology that gains sway over a large group of people. The American neurophysiologist Roger Sperry had put forward a similar notion several years earlier, arguing that ideas are "just as real" as the neurons they inhabit.
… "I think that a new kind of replicator has recently emerged on this very planet," [Richard] Dawkins proclaimed near the end of his first book, The Selfish Gene, in 1976. "It is staring us in the face. It is still in its infancy, still drifting clumsily about in its primeval soup, but already it is achieving evolutionary change at a rate that leaves the old gene panting far behind." That "soup" is human culture; the vector of transmission is language, and the spawning ground is the brain. For this bodiless replicator itself, Dawkins proposed a name. He called it the meme.
… Most of the biosphere cannot see the infosphere; it is invisible, a parallel universe humming with ghostly inhabitants. But they are not ghosts to us — not anymore. We humans, alone among the earth's organic creatures, live in both worlds at once. It is as though, having long coexisted with the unseen, we have begun to develop the needed extrasensory perception. We are aware of the many species of information. We name their types sardonically, as though to reassure ourselves that we understand: urban myths and zombie lies. We keep them alive in air-conditioned server farms. But we cannot own them. When a jingle lingers in our ears, or a fad turns fashion upside down, or a hoax dominates the global chatter for months and vanishes as swiftly as it came, who is master and who is slave?
Posted on September 6, 2011, in Psychology & Consciousness and tagged inception, memes. Bookmark the permalink.	8 Comments.
That last quote reminds me of Alan Moore's 'V' character in V for Vendetta.
That´s truely one of the most inspiring blogposts I´ve ever read here, or anywhere. I didn´t new that the Marxist view of ideas was that one. Could you expand on that, or maybe give a quote?
Glad you found the post valuable, Rafael.
Also see this central quote from Marx about the whole thing.
The interesting thing about V for Vendetta is your Apocalypse Watch catalog of posts with all the talk about revolution. Are you sure thou art not V?


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There was a frantic knock at Pierce's bedroom door. It woke both Cordelia and Pierce up. Pierce looked at his clock on the nightstand and it was 6:10 in the morning. "What do you want?!" Pierce yelled at the door. Brian opened the door with caution. "A woman. She came with an army and is demanding to speak with her daughter." Brian said. "Who's her daughter?" Pierce asked. Brian pointed at Cordelia.
"Mom? Mom's here?" Cordelia popped up from the bed and ran out of the bedroom, into the living room and out of the pack house. There stood Cordelia's mom, Ann, outside of the pack house. "Mom!" She called out and ran to her. "Oh, my Cordelia. My sweet Cordelia!" Ann called out and hugged her daughter. "Are you hurt? Is everything okay?" Ann asked as they parted and looked Cordelia over. "I'm fine, mom." Cordelia lightly chuckled.
Ann gave her a concerned look. "Why didn't you come home? You let everyone else out." Ann said quietly. Cordelia went to say something but Pierce came up to them. Ann growled at him and pushed Cordelia behind her. "Mom stop." Cordelia said and pushed her way around Ann to Pierce. "He attacked and killed half of our pack, Cordelia! Get away from him. I came to get you." Ann growled. Cordelia shook her head no. "I can't leave mom. I'm sorry." She told Ann.
Ann looked at Cordelia like she was crazy. "What? You can't be serious?" She asked Cordelia. "Mom.. This is Pierce. He's.. He's my mate." Cordelia said and grabbed Pierce's hand. "He may not be the.. best person to be around but.. he's not that bad." She told Ann. Pierce rolled my eyes. "Wow. Thanks." Pierce said sarcastically.
Lowell came up behind Ann and looked Cordelia in the eye. "I haven't seen you in a couple days." He gave her a small smile. "Where's Anna?" He asked her. Just as he asked, Annabelle came up next to Cordelia. "Lowell!" She cried and hugged him. "Mom. Take Anna home. But I want to stay here. I'm not coming home. This his my home now." She told Ann.
"I'm not leaving without you. And that's it." Ann grabbed Cordelia's wrist and pulled her along towards the way back to their pack. Just then a wolf got between Ann and Cordelia. Cordelia instantly knew it was Pierce.
Pierce snarled at Ann; guarding Cordelia. He changed back. "She said she's staying here. Now you're daughter likes to really push my buttons and she annoys me to no end. And, if she wasn't my mate, I would gladly give her to you. I'd actually would love to get rid of her. Mate or not. But.. If she wants to stay then you need to let her. She's an adult now." Pierce said.
Ann looked up at Cordelia, who was standing behind Pierce. "Fine. But on one condition." Ann spoke up and pointed a finger at Cordelia. "I'll be back in three weeks. If you still want to stay and officially become mates with the man who attacked and killed your family, then fine. But you're no longer to see any of us. Including Anna, Lowell, and your father. But if you want to come home, then we'll be gladly to bring you home."
As Ann turned on her heel, Lowell and Anna didn't follow her. Ann paused to look at them. "Come on you two. We don't have all day." She said. But they didn't budge. Ann sighed defeatedly. "Don't tell me you two want to stay here too." She hissed. Annabelle looked at Cordelia then back to Ann. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Hale. But Cordelia is my best friend. I love her too much to never see her again." Anna said and walked over to Cordelia and hugged her. Ann looked up at Lowell. "You?" She asked him. Lowell shrugged. "I follow my mate wherever she goes."
Lowell stood next to Annabelle. Ann growled. "Fine!" She huffed and left the pack, being followed by the pack's warriors.
Pierce looked down at Cordelia then to Anna and Lowell. "I guess, I have three new members to the pack."


The world's largest producer of EDM culture events, SFX entertainment, has just announced a deal that gives them complete ownership of leading international event organizer b2s and brands Decibel, Hard Bass, Thrillogy, Knock Out and Loudness.
SFX paid b2s $14.3 million in cash and issued 400,000 shares of SFX common stock at closing. SFX had initially acquired 50 percent of b2s as part of its acquisition in October 2013 of ID&T, which has produced events such as Sensation, Mysteryland and Tomorrowland in Europe and around the world and TomorrowWorld in the U.S. SFX previously announced the agreement to purchase the outstanding 50 percent of B2S in December 2013.


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The story of Zacchaeus is about power, position, repentance,being chosen, and salvation. It's not just about a song and aSunday school lesson about climbing trees. In it we see the power of Jesus to change lives. We see that power affect people to the extent that they are willing to give up their reputation and occupation to follow Jesus.
Give a one-minute summary of Nehemiah's choices in last week's lesson.
The Bible study today comes from the book of Luke. Jesus confronts a little man name Zacchaeus with the Gospel. TheGospel demands choices. Zacchaeus makes some life changing choices when Jesus comes around.
He chooses to see Jesus Zacchaeus the tax collector heard about Jesus coming into the city and wanted to see him. We don't really know why he wanted to see him, but he makes a great effort to get a glimpse of a man that he has probably heard about. He may have even heard that he had a very close friend and disciple namedMatthew (who used to be a tax collector also). Zacchaeus climbs a tree because he is short and the crowds are tall. He is going to see this Jesus. At this point, choosing to see Jesus probably doesn't seem like a big deal to Zacchaeus. Nothing really changes in his life. Little does he know that he is putting himself in a position to actually meet Jesus face-to-face.
He chooses to be with Jesus Jesus is walking by the tree and sees Zacchaeus. Jesus tells him to come down immediately because he is going to stay at his house. Imagine the scene. A little man in a tree. A large crowd all around. Of all the people Jesus could have approached, he picks out Zacchaeus. We don't know if Zacchaeus wondered the same thing or not. What we do know is that immediately Zacchaeus came down and welcomedJesus gladly. He could have stayed in the tree. He could have made excuses as to what shape his house was in. He could have just ignored Jesus. He didn't.
He chooses to change his whole lifestyle We do not know how much time Jesus spent with Zacchaeus that day and maybe even night, but we do know that he finally stands up and proclaims to Jesus that he has chosen to give half of his possessions to the poor, and pay back anyone that he may have cheated, up to four times the amount they paid him originally. This is a radical change for a man of his position (see More Background on taxes and tax collectors). What does he gain? Jesus says he gains salvation that very day.The story of Zacchaeus is very short no pun intended). It is only recorded by Luke. We mostly remember Zacchaeus because he was short. While he was short physically, and a tax collector, Jesus picks him out and basically says by his actions, "Zacchaeus, you are a very important person." In fact, later on in the story, he reminds the people listening that Zacchaeus is a son of Abraham.
The point here is that you not only want them to know about the Bible text, but you want them to take action on it. Would you give up half of everything you have and give it to the poor? Would you take the other half and use it to pay people for any wrongs that you have done them? Zacchaeus became a man of action after being confronted by Jesus. What did you do when you received salvation?
1. In thinking about how short Zacchaeus was, do you think he may have had a "short person" complex? Think about the people that you are around everyday. If Jesus were to come through your town, first of all, would you choose to see him? Second, can you think of someone that is "short" that you could help see Jesus? What else could "short" mean here,besides physical size?
2. Using the concordances, look up several Bible verses on some of today's discussion. For example, students could lookup the following: sycamore tree, Zacchaeus, tax collector, taxes, Jericho, salvation, Son of Man, etc. Ask students to discuss the definitions and descriptions of these different words and names and give some of the Bible contexts in which they are used.
3. Did you go through the "WWJD-What Would Jesus Do" bracelets? Did you really ask yourself "what would Jesus do "when you had to make a choice? Or, did you "JWI-just wear it?" Maybe you wore it because it was cool, or because everyone seemed to be doing it. In the story today, Zacchaeus chooses to be with Jesus. When was the last time you chose to be with Jesus? Was it just at your baptism? Do you choose everyday to be with Jesus? If you aren't wearing your WWJD bracelet anymore, you might very well conclude that you were just going along with the fad (Wonder howJesus feels about being a passing fad?). Do you find yourself having trouble making good choices-choosing to be with Jesus? What exactly do you do, or who do you go to for help when you need to make big choices? Will you choose the res tof your life to be with Jesus?
4. Probably the hardest choice (we materialistic Americans would think) for Zacchaeus to make was giving up his wealth. In fact, he may well have had to also give up his tax collector position (as Matthew had to do) to be with and follow Jesus. What about you? What did you give up when you made the choice to follow Jesus? Are you tempted to go back and pick up some things you gave up to follow Christ? Think of someone that you have wronged. What would it take for you to go to them today and make that wrong a right? Would you give up your money and job to follow Jesus? IsJesus really that radical that he would call on you to give it all up?
You might bring a student up front and do a sketch with him/her. You be Jesus and confront them. You are going to their house today to stay with them. Would they need to run home first and "put some things away" so Jesus wouldn't be embarrassed? Would students stand up and proclaim to their peers that they were giving up half their stuff for the poor? You might even go to one of your students homes and video tape them going through all of their possessions and then hand out a sheet and let students divide these in half to give away. See what each student would put on the give-away side and what they would put on the keep side.
4C's. This is not a perfect process, but it is better than nothing, and that is what most students are using to make choices. Take advantage of this and share with students how they can walkthrough this process for every important decision in their lives.
Give a prize to anyone who can stand up in front of the group and sing the whole song.
Peers are important to students. Keep that choice before them each week. It is critical as to who they choose for friends. They need to be told daily about the influence they can have on their friends, but to never under-estimate the influence their friends are having on them.
Read Jonah 1-4. The story of Jonah for next week.
Ask students to explain the providence of God in Zacchaeus' life.
More Background: Publican - a political office created by the Romans to help collect taxes in the provinces. See Matthew 21:32; Matthew 9:11).Taxes — Regular payments to rulers. Early Israel only paid taxes to support the tabernacle and the priests. The Pharisees tested Jesus concerning taxes in Matthew 22:17 (see also Luke 2:1-7; Matthew17:24; Mark 12:13).


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The Royal Automobile Club Volunteer Force (also known as "RAC Corps of Volunteer Motor Drivers") was a group of civilian members of the Royal Automobile Club, who at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, took their personal cars and joined the British Army in France and Belgium, to act as chauffeurs for senior officers. Following their involvement in the early battles of the war, several of their number were appointed to senior positions in the British military establishment.

Formation
Shortly after departure of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) for France on 7 August 1914, the War Office made a request to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), that twenty-five suitable members, together with their own vehicles, make themselves available to the General Headquarters at the front. Volunteers were interviewed and their cars inspected by the RAC themselves under the direction of the club secretary, Julian Orde. Once accepted, the volunteers were told to obtain an officer's khaki Service Dress uniform (without badges) and whatever else they thought they might need, and to present themselves at Southampton Docks for embarkation on 21 August. The only equipment issued by the RAC was a brassard, described by one volunteer as "somewhat pretentious"; however, the War Office undertook to provide a daily allowance of 10 French Francs, as well as rations and petrol.

Service
The volunteers and their cars arrived in Le Havre on 22 August aboard SS Gloucester Castle. They drove in convoy as far as Amiens where they met Major-General Frederick Robb, the Inspector-General of Lines of Communications. The volunteers were appointed to various corps and divisional headquarters of the BEF, while 6 of them were selected to go to the BEF's General Headquarters which were then located at Le Cateau.

The volunteers served with distinction during the Retreat from Mons, the First Battle of the Marne and the First Battle of Ypres, ferrying around staff officers and dispatches under the most dangerous conditions. In the early part of the campaign there was no defined front line; drivers at various times found themselves being chased by an uhlan cavalry patrol, shot at by a German sentry and detained at bayonet-point by French soldiers as suspected spies.  A further group of forty-six volunteers were recruited by the RAC for service in the Siege of Antwerp, some of whom joined the ranks of the RNAS Armoured Car Section. Others were co-opted as staff officers or found other roles in the various divisional headquarters which they operated with. By the end of the war, 226 RAC members and 24 staff had served as volunteers, and between them had gone on to be awarded three Victoria Crosses and twelve Distinguished Service Orders.

Notable Members
Christopher D'Arcy Bloomfield Saltren Baker-Carr: a former infantry officer and small arms specialist. Went to France with a borrowed Mercedes car in August 1914, but by early 1915, he had established the Machine Gun School for the whole BEF and successfully lobbied Lord Kitchener to be allowed to create the Machine Gun Corps. He later wrote an account of his wartime exploits in From Chauffeur to Brigadier (1930).
Frederic Coleman: a United States citizen, took his White car to France and later published an account of his wartime driving in From Mons to Ypres with French: a personal narrative.
Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster: took his Rolls-Royce and chauffeur to France. Went on to serve with the RNAS Armoured Car Section and the Cheshire Yeomanry.
Freddie Guest: a former Life Guards officer, Member of Parliament, polo player, pilot and racing driver, who took his Rolls-Royce car and became ADC to Sir John French.
Harry Primrose, Lord Dalmeny: took his Rolls-Royce and became Camp Commandant and ADC to General Allenby.
Alfred "Toby" Rawlinson: a former cavalry officer, Olympic polo player, pilot and racing driver. He took his Hudson sports car to France, but by October 1914 he had become a staff officer with the rank of Colonel. After being injured, he transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service and formed the Royal Naval Anti-Aircraft Mobile Brigade which defended London during the early Zeppelin raids. Transferring again to the Intelligence Corps, he oversaw the Armistice arrangements with Turkey, but was imprisoned for 20 months as a suspected spy.
James Radley: a racing driver and pilot, who took his Rolls-Royce.
James Armand de Rothschild: a racehorse owner who took his Rolls-Royce. As a French citizen, he was arrested in France and conscripted as a private in the French Army, but was quickly found a staff position with the British III Corps. He finished the war in Palestine as a major in the Jewish Legion.

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United Kingdom in World War I
Military units and formations established in 1914

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